Cell surface molecules are molecules located in biological cells. An extraordinary array of specialized cells have evolved to accomplish many different tasks required in organisms in their environments. In order for specialized cells to interact with each other and their environments, they must bring things in, release other things, sense pressure and (in some cases) recognize other cells. All of these functions require cells to have many unique molecules on their surfaces (see: cell membrane).
Types of Molecules
- poron (see aquaporin)
- channel (see ion channel)
- pump (see transmembrane transport proteins)
- receptor
- desmosome
- cadherin
- signal protein (see list of types of proteins)
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